Cammeray, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cammeray, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
| Locality | Cammeray |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | North Sydney Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.82275 |
| Longitude | 151.21425 |
| Population | 6,854 |
| Density | 4421.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Postcode | 2062 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km north |
Cammeray is a locality in the North Sydney Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,854. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 4421.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 74 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km north of Sydney. Cammeray is located at 33.8227°S, 151.2142°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2062.
Cammeray unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant gullies, a place where the air carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby harbour. It lies 2.7 km west-north-west of Mosman, NSW (from Mosman, NSW: bearing 283°T), and is situated 5.0 km north of Sydney. Mature gum trees stand sentinel along its streets, their rough bark a testament to the passage of years, and in the early mornings, a pearly light often softens the edges of the suburban sprawl, lending a quiet grace to the brick and tile homes. The terrain here is a subtle interplay of elevated ridges offering glimpses of distant blue water and lower-lying pockets that cradle the neighbourhood's parks and playgrounds, a geography that shapes the very rhythm of life, encouraging leisurely strolls rather than hurried ascents.
The history of Cammeray is deeply intertwined with the development of North Sydney, a story of transformation from bushland to a sought-after residential precinct. Its early days saw it as part of a broader agricultural hinterland, a far cry from the bustling centre it is today, with the land gradually yielding to subdivision and the construction of homes. The local economy, once reliant on the burgeoning infrastructure of Sydney, now thrives on a diverse mix of professional services and small businesses, with many residents commuting to the CBD, their journeys often a familiar ritual across the iconic harbour bridge. A distinctive character of Cammeray is its strong sense of community, fostered by well-loved local parks like that bordering the beautiful Middle Harbour, and a general atmosphere that speaks of settled lives and a deep appreciation for its convenient, leafy setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cammeray, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cammeray, in the North Sydney Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cammeray includes the postcode (2062), telephone area code (02), and local government area (North Sydney Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cammeray is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |